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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,003.82, 234,590.81 and 98,388.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,003.82, 234,590.81 and 98,388.28 is: 135,767.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,003.82 : 234,590.81 = 98,388.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,003.82/234,590.81 = 98,388.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,003.82x = 234,590.81 × 98,388.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,003.82x = 23,080,986,299.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,080,986,299.71/170,003.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,767.46

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